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How did Simca come to build Ford Flathead V8s in France?

Steve explains that Simca was formed in France in 1934 as a Fiat subsidiary, bought the truck maker Unic in 1951, and bought Ford of France in 1954, including its factory and the products made there. Ford of France had a small car with the V8-60 and larger cars with the more traditional Flathead.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

French Ford and Simca engine production

Applicable scope

Simca and Ford of France, 1934-1954